The David Sylvian that fronted new wave pop band Japan wore luminescent hair and glam make-up; on the cover of his solo debut, 1984’s Brilliant Trees, he was stylish and refined, a gentleman popster. But the illustration that introduces 2003’s Blemish sends a different message: he’s bedraggled and unshaven, his […]
Haysi Fantayzee was an avant-garde, new wave pop project emanating from the Blitz Kids street arts scene in London in the early 1980s. The group’s music combined reggae, country and electro with political and sociological lyrics couched as nursery rhymes. Catapulted to stardom by their visual sensibilities, Haysi Fantayzee combined […]
For more than 30 years, Debbie Gibson has proven she’s an entertainer of immeasurable talent. From singer, songwriter and musician to actress and dancer, she embodies what it truly means to be an entertainer. A music prodigy, Gibson burst on the Billboard Pop Charts at the tender age of 16 […]
The Specials were one of the most popular and influential bands in the U.K., scoring a streak of seven straight Top Ten singles. Their popularity culminated with the prophetic “Ghost Town,” which spent three weeks at number one in the summer of 1981. The “Ghost Town” single was the last […]
Frankie Goes To Hollywood was an explosive moment in British pop history , during the mid 1980’s they dominated the UK charts with their provocative high gloss anthems. 1984 kicked off to the sound of “Relax “a hybrid Rock Dance sexual ejaculation that was banned by the BBC. Multiple Remixes […]
Samantha Karen Fox (born 15 April 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at age 16, she began appearing as a topless model on Page 3 of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, and continued as a Page 3 girl until 1986. During this time, […]
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979.Before settling on the current name in 1982, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Menand later Faith No Man. Bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Roddy Bottum and drummer Mike Bordin are the longest-remaining members […]
A Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single ‘I Ran’. A Flock of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the 80’s new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement. Hairdresser Mike Score […]
Five Star was the family group who had a string of soul-pop hit singles in the 1980’s. With their self-designed costumes and choreographed dance routines, they made a huge impact on the UK pop music scene, despite the fact that the group were formed when they were all still teenagers. […]
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One-Hit Wonders of the 80s with guest Sam Hollander
